“I mean, there were some people that brought in 1,500 pounds, 700 pounds. It just shows you the generosity of the people in our community and how important it is for them to give back,” Girardi told WCBS 880 reporter Marla Diamond.

The team rewarded the generosity with two tickets for every thirty pounds of food donated.

Joe Chipora of Warwick donated 300 pounds.

“I got enough for 22 seats. It’s great. They do it every year. I mean, if I can help out, it’s the best team money can buy,” he said.

Fans Terry Feeder and Heather Hanky of New Jersey carted in 200 pounds of food on a hand truck.

“We got to help each other. Times are tough everywhere. So, every little bit helps, and the added incentive by the Yankees is a bonus,” said Heather.

Deborah Tymon, senior vice president for marketing for the Yankees, says they gave out a lot of tickets.

“Before we even opened the doors, we had almost 70,000 pounds of food,” she said.

All of the food from the annual canned food drive will go to needy families in the Bronx.

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